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I absolutely hate Murray/Derozan starting together..neither are dependable shooters...DeRozan is most effective in PNR and not sure how Murray can play off the ball. But oh well it
As it stands currently. Looks like we'll see a move or two to clear up the guard situation. Maybe the plan is to use a three guard lineup to fill in for the lack of a real backup 3. Unless something changes Paul and Cunningham will be battling it out for the 15th spot.
Starters
1 Murray
2 DeRozan
3 Gay
4 Aldridge
5 Gasol
Bench
1 White
1/2 Mills
2 Belinelli
2 Forbes
2 Ginobili
4 Bertans
5 Pöltl
IR/Austin/Etc
2 Walker
2 Paul
3/4 Cunningham
5 Metu
I absolutely hate Murray/Derozan starting together..neither are dependable shooters...DeRozan is most effective in PNR and not sure how Murray can play off the ball. But oh well it
A good start for a new era...
Bertans can be 3/4 too.
Murray and DErozan will start together. Need to get a legit 3 and D and have Bertans at the 4 with LA at the 5
As the roster is constructed, one has to imagine DeRozan, Belinelli and Ginobili will have to spend time at SF if no additional move is made. The Spurs have eight players who's best position could end up being SG: DeRozan, Ginobili, Belinelli, Forbes, Mills, White, Walker and Paul. Nine if you think Murray doesn't handle the ball well enough to be a full-time point guard.
Unfortunately, it feels like return to the era between about 2008 and 2012 when the Spurs desperately needed a long, defensive-minded, three-point shooting small forward to balance the roster.
Murray
Derozan
Belli
Gay
LMA
Wouldn’t say it’s a “starting” lineup but I kinda do like to see that on the court at times
The hole at SF is more gaping than Bonnie Rotten’s asshole ... defend the Kawhi trade all you want, but it’s pure futility if they don’t make some other (drastic) moves
If Murray can develop a dependable outside shot, he can be a 3 and D. He’s the best perimeter guard Spurs have. White starts at PG, DeRozan SG.
Would definitely like to see Ginobili come back next season, Spurs are going to need him to provide some glue and continuity, also a little playmaking with the youth at the 1.
I get keeping Forbes around for his shooting, but in theory that's what Mills, Gay, Bertans, and Belinelli will provide.
Oh, and 'Klaw' and the Gang.
Murray playing off the ball is not a problem. He already showed he can do that with his offensive rebounding and cutting. They figured that out with him playing near the basket. It all comes down to if Murray can reliably hit the 3. It's vital as a matter of fact. DeRozan is in the forseeable future so his future here depends on if he can space. He's gonna lose a ton of minutes if he can't and could find himself in another situation. It's time to see if that J is ready. He's been developing it since he got here. Time to see some rewards of his effort. If he can hit it tho, he'll be an All Star soon enough. He avg 11 ppg when he got his starting spot after the break. Couple threes more spacing and he could avg between 15-17 ez this year.
Never undersell a player Pop believes in lol Bonner made a career here. Pop loves him some Forbes.He could be here for a long time.
I'd be surprised if another roster move is coming.
If Ginobili retires, they should try packaging his contract with Gasol's and Paul's for Harkless and Leonard. Harkless griped about his role and was briefly in the doghouse last season and the Trail Blazers are in tough spot financially and could use the '19-'20 savings.
It would tie up the Spurs flexibility for '19-'20, but unless they think they can do better than Harkless, that would be irrelevant.
Ain't no way around it, tbh. Derozan will be starting at the 2, and can play a small 3.
I sure as don't want Mills starting, and the Spurs seem committed to starting Murray which actually helps for defensive purposes.
White could be a candidate at SG but...as much improvement as he has shown, I'm still not convinced he is a starter.
4/7ths of the bench in Mills, Belinelli, Forbes, and Bertans are basically 3 pt specialists.
A lot rests on Murray and White at the 1. Quality play there addresses one large question mark.
Overall, the development of Murray, White, Walker, Metu, Bertans, and Pöltl is key. A few of those guys being able to hold down rotation spots will dictate the success of this team.
Also, just looking at this, after a couple of drinks, another move needs to be made. Gasol's trade value is going to increase the closer we get to the 2019-20 year when his contract is 30% guaranteed.
Yup. Really no way around it....which really sucks they didn’t get OG.
As is, DeRozan starts at the 3. .
Hes 6'7" 220 lbs.
Im convinced he'll see most of his minutes there.
White or Marco will start at the 2. Imo.
Im amazed at how many fans here are sleeping on Derrick White.
Gay & Bertans will see most of their minutes at the 4 imo.
Pop talked about developing Poeltl further -- which means he'll be behind Pau at back up 5 even though I think Purtle is better imo.
Lol at Pau starting at 38 yrs old.
Pop went away from that the 2nd half of the season with good reason.
Last edited by MaNu4Tres; 07-19-2018 at 07:17 PM.
Good take on it feeling like 2008-2012. We’re small again. Not just KL but Danny too.
lets just get another kawhi next draft then
By default, DeRozan will play most of his minutes at SF, but I'd be surprised if Pop burdens him with defending the best opposing wing from the jump.
White's playmaking will be needed off the bench, especially if Ginobili retires.
If they go small along the perimeter to start, Mills probably continues to start.
Unfortunately, Gasol has to start in order to make room in the rotation for Poeltl, who can't start because it would further cramp the spacing. Let's hope Gasol's being replaced with a 3 and D wing doesn't take a year.
Spurs Centerpiece?
Or maybe Udoka can suit up again...
Spurs were in need of SF depth even when they had Kawhi and didn't do it.
I am not sure how it shakes out frankly. I don't think Pop knows for sure either. He may have an idea but not be sure.
I kind of expect Cunningham to play some. At the very least he will get chances to play until he hangs himself kind of like it happened to Joff. Hopefully he's not that bad though.
Why move Gasol and not Mills? There’s a log jam of Combo guards and literally only 2-3 centers if you’re including LMA?
Oh wait “Cunningham is starting at SF”
On no team in the world should Aldridge, Gay, and Gasol be on the court together
Same way he played with Kyle. They park Dijon under the basket. He's feasts on cuts and offensive boards. Derozan requires more attention than Kyle ever did so they will be better I hope. In the playoffs though,everyone gets exposed.
Hopefully Dijon isn't teasing with all the jumpshots he's posting in Instagram.
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